Finding a Forever Home

Stephen left California to come to Iowa, finding his dream career and a welcoming community
Living Big in a Small City

Caitlin and Gabe rediscovered the benefits that Iowa offers both for career growth and quality of life.
Beneath the Ice

An Iowa angler embarks on an ice fishing journey through all 99 counties.
“Iowa is Making Me A Better Person”

Relocating to a new state from a city he’s lived decades in Jeff Bloemker has learned that ‘Iowa Nice’ is a real thing.
Dale’s Kids: Paying it Forward

Every year Dale’s Kids provides four Iowans with full-ride scholarships.
Continuing a Legacy

John’s Grocery Store has been a neighborhood favorite in Iowa City since 1948.
Finding that Work-Life Balance

You can find plenty of job opportunities in a state that’s affordable and fun to live in.
An Innovative Journey to Keep a Dream Alive

Fishback & Stephenson make award winning cider and continued to find ways to succeed despite many challenges along the way.
On the Move

Former professional skateboarder Mike Vallely moved to Iowa for the state’s recreation opportunities.
Connecting the Dots

Sally Ortgies and her husband set out to visit and explore Iowa’s many parks.